Module 4: Diabetes & Exercise Quiz
Select all that apply or fill in the blanks below.
1. How much activity should a person with diabetes get each week, at a minimum (unless medical conditions prevent physical activity)?
A. 60 minutes each week
B. 300 minutes each week
C. 150 minutes each week
D. 90 minutes each week
2. Strength training is important for people who have diabetes.
A. True
B. False
3. Why is exercise an important part of any diabetes care?
A. It makes me feel better and I sleep better.
B. When I am doing exercise, my muscles can use the extra sugar in my blood as energy, so my daily blood sugar is lower.
C. It lowers my risk of heart disease.
D. All of the above
4. Generally speaking, aerobic activity will lower blood sugars and the more vigorous the activity, the more likely it is that this will occur. However, many activities of daily life will make your insulin more active and lower blood sugar. Activities that may lower blood sugar include:
A. Shopping
B. Gardening
C. House cleaning
D. All of the above
5. What activities can work for me to add exercise into my daily life?